Indian Historical Records Commission: New Logo and Motto
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC) |
| Establishment | 1919 |
| Role | Apex advisory body on archival matters |
| Head | Union Minister of Culture (ex-officio Chairman) |
| Function | Advises on management of records and their use for historical research |
| New Logo Competition | Launched in 2023 on MyGov portal |
| Total Entries | 436 |
| Winning Logo & Motto Designer | Shri Shaurya Pratap Singh (Delhi) |
| Logo Elements | Lotus petal-shaped pages, Sarnath pillar, brown color theme |
| Motto | "Yatra Bhavishyatah Itihaas Rakshitah" (Where history is preserved for the future) |
| Consolation Prize Winners (Logo) | Ms. Manaswee Chandwaskar, Ms. Deepika Mandal, Ms. Nonanda Verma, Ms. Shivanshi Chauhan |
| Consolation Prize Winners (Motto) | Ms. Jasneet Kaur, Naresh Agrawal, Shri Raju Chatterjee, Shri Rinkal |
| Prize Money | Winning entry: Rs. 50,000/- Consolation prizes: Rs. 5,000/- each |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Ministry | Ministry of Culture, Government of India |